Comments on: Mid-season rant: an overdose of short puffed sleeves http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/ Look fab, feel fabulous. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:08:37 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: athena http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-33754 athena Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:18:15 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-33754 I like the look of them--they remind me not of children but of fairytale princesses --but I can't wear them in any color but black or very dark violet\ink blue. Linebacker, yay. I like the look of them–they remind me not of children but of fairytale princesses –but I can’t wear them in any color but black or very dark violet\ink blue. Linebacker, yay.

]]> By: cathy http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-33369 cathy Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:12:00 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-33369 I have a faux leather jacket that has slightly puffed sleeves and a great ruffle down the front; it would be perfect if it wasn't for the puffed sleeve. I have to wear a heel any time I put it on to make it look balanced because my shoulders are already slightly wide due to having an hourglass figure. Was going to replace this season but haven't found anything that really appeals. I agree totally; puffed sleeves are a bummer and should be avoided. I have a faux leather jacket that has slightly puffed sleeves and a great ruffle down the front; it would be perfect if it wasn’t for the puffed sleeve. I have to wear a heel any time I put it on to make it look balanced because my shoulders are already slightly wide due to having an hourglass figure. Was going to replace this season but haven’t found anything that really appeals. I agree totally; puffed sleeves are a bummer and should be avoided.

]]> By: Angie http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32695 Angie Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:49:15 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32695 Gathered crowns cost more to manufacture. Shiny you look GREAT in your purple puffed sleeve blouse and waistcoat. The colour is amazing. Somehow that style works on you. KEEP and SPORT. Oh boy. 80’s pirate shirts *cringe*. Gathered crowns cost more to manufacture.

Shiny you look GREAT in your purple puffed sleeve blouse and waistcoat. The colour is amazing. Somehow that style works on you. KEEP and SPORT.

Oh boy. 80’s pirate shirts *cringe*.

]]> By: NinjaPrincess http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32691 NinjaPrincess Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:48:35 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32691 Is anyone else getting Anne of Green Gables flashbacks? I can't think of puffed sleeves without thinking of that series. Is anyone else getting Anne of Green Gables flashbacks? I can’t think of puffed sleeves without thinking of that series.

]]> By: shiny http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32658 shiny Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:45:21 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32658 Nicole, your mom would know best, but I seem to recall, from my long-ago sewing days, that sewing a gathered sleeve is more difficult than a straight seam. I think it's just a trend thing - an 80s revival look. Does anyone else remember praire shirts? Woven shirt with the puffy sleeves, ruffles and a tie neck. Also I think this is just about as close to bringing back shoulder pads as designers can get... That's my theory, at any rate! Nicole, your mom would know best, but I seem to recall, from my long-ago sewing days, that sewing a gathered sleeve is more difficult than a straight seam.

I think it’s just a trend thing – an 80s revival look. Does anyone else remember praire shirts? Woven shirt with the puffy sleeves, ruffles and a tie neck. Also I think this is just about as close to bringing back shoulder pads as designers can get…

That’s my theory, at any rate!

]]> By: Nicole http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32656 Nicole Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:37:05 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32656 The sleeves are the first thing I look at when shopping for tops. If it has any kind of gathering or pouffiness--I don't even consider it. It is NOT a flattering look for me at all. So, of course, I agree whole heartedly with you Angie. There should always be variety available to all body types, personal preferences and ages. I wonder if it's easier to sew a gathered sleeve than a straight seam? Maybe it's a matter of cost? But then the excess fabric would cost more. Probably has nothing to do with it. The sleeves are the first thing I look at when shopping for tops. If it has any kind of gathering or pouffiness–I don’t even consider it. It is NOT a flattering look for me at all. So, of course, I agree whole heartedly with you Angie. There should always be variety available to all body types, personal preferences and ages.

I wonder if it’s easier to sew a gathered sleeve than a straight seam? Maybe it’s a matter of cost? But then the excess fabric would cost more. Probably has nothing to do with it.

]]> By: mai http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32630 mai Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:06:53 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32630 Nancy and Angie, thanks for the input! I'm not busty, and I'm decent about staying current, so hopefully all shall be well. Nancy and Angie, thanks for the input! I’m not busty, and I’m decent about staying current, so hopefully all shall be well.

]]> By: shiny http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32622 shiny Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:06:07 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32622 P.s. my teens wouldn't be caught DEAD in this look. It's a big fat no amongst their friends. P.s. my teens wouldn’t be caught DEAD in this look. It’s a big fat no amongst their friends.

]]> By: shiny http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32621 shiny Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:05:10 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32621 OOPS!!! I am hourglass-trending-towards-inverted triangle, petite, 43, and young looking, with teenage daughters with whom I do NOT want to look like. I do have that purple BR puff-sleeved tie-neck blouse I recently posted, worn with the vest. Maybe it's a mistake... but I felt completely fab in that outfit and I will be wearing it again. Otherwise, YEP, I'm tired of the puffed sleeve look too. In general, this is a very very bad idea for me and makes me look like a line backer. I have also been feeling very frustrated. But there was something about that BR blouse ... whether it was the color or the "over-the-top-edness" of the sleeves ... or some unexplainable nostalgia for 80s shoulder pads.... I don't care. I like that blouse. But just ONE - for when the mood strikes. I wouldn't buy several of them. OOPS!!!

I am hourglass-trending-towards-inverted triangle, petite, 43, and young looking, with teenage daughters with whom I do NOT want to look like. I do have that purple BR puff-sleeved tie-neck blouse I recently posted, worn with the vest. Maybe it’s a mistake… but I felt completely fab in that outfit and I will be wearing it again.

Otherwise, YEP, I’m tired of the puffed sleeve look too. In general, this is a very very bad idea for me and makes me look like a line backer. I have also been feeling very frustrated.

But there was something about that BR blouse … whether it was the color or the “over-the-top-edness” of the sleeves … or some unexplainable nostalgia for 80s shoulder pads….

I don’t care. I like that blouse. But just ONE – for when the mood strikes. I wouldn’t buy several of them.

]]> By: joelle http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/comment-page-1/#comment-32620 joelle Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:57:24 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/30/mid-season-rant-an-overdose-of-short-puffed-sleeves/#comment-32620 I have a strong shoulder line but I like short puffed sleeves, as long as the gathers are minimal. If the blouse has other non-childish features, like a sophisticated color or material, a pointed collar, or a tailored fit, then moderately puffed sleeves won't make it look like you shop in the children's department. However I agree that variety is lacking, especially with cooler weather coming. Elbow and 3/4 sleeves would be great, but again you can run into problems with those styles too. My problem with them is that the sleeve cuff often hits right on the elbow. If the cuff has stiffener in it, it's uncomfortable to bend your elbow, plus the cuff gets all scrunched up and looks awful. I have a strong shoulder line but I like short puffed sleeves, as long as the gathers are minimal. If the blouse has other non-childish features, like a sophisticated color or material, a pointed collar, or a tailored fit, then moderately puffed sleeves won’t make it look like you shop in the children’s department. However I agree that variety is lacking, especially with cooler weather coming.
Elbow and 3/4 sleeves would be great, but again you can run into problems with those styles too. My problem with them is that the sleeve cuff often hits right on the elbow. If the cuff has stiffener in it, it’s uncomfortable to bend your elbow, plus the cuff gets all scrunched up and looks awful.

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